For ages 6 to 14 to master drop-in, carve the bowls, ollies, games of SKATE, skate trivia, scavenger hunts and more. Recommended beginners take the SkateStart Level 1 class before enrolling in SkateStart Level 2. Meets from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at Broomfield Skate Park. Five sessions offered; participants can register for each separately or for all five. Cost per session: $25/$35. Cost for five sessions: $120/$130; payable by check to SkateStart. Register at the Broomfield Community Center, 280 Lamar St. Schedule: http://broomfield.org/recreation/athletic/skatepark.shtml

Broomfield Art Guild One-by-One Show

Sept. 13-27 at George Di Ciero City and County Building, 1 DesCombes Drive. View from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 25. Show will feature square artwork that is 12-by-12 inches, including paintings, pastels and photographs. All artwork for sale. Art will be judged, with prizes presented at the reception. Information: broomfieldartguild.org.

Afternoon Reading Fun (ARF!)

Program allows students in kindergarten through fifth grades invited to read to a therapy dog trained to listen quietly without correcting or judging; creates relaxing reading environment in which readers can build their confidence and fluency. Meets from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursdays, Sept. 13 and 27, Oct. 11 and 25, Nov. 8 and 29, and Dec. 6. in Children's Library Story Room at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road. No registration required, but space is limited. Sign-up begins at 3:45 p.m. in Children's Library. Information: 720-887-2315.

Will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, in Broomfield at home of Emily Cardin. Lunch at noon, meeting at 1 p.m. Unaffiliates welcome. Information: 303-466-7609.

FRIDAY

Movie matinees at library

Movie matinees will return to Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road, at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14. Showings will be the second Friday of the month. Bookmarks with the list of upcoming titles are available at the library. Children younger than13 must be accompanied by someone 13 or older. Information: 720-887-2350 or e-mail referencedesk@broomfield.org.

Broomfield Spellbinders

Will meet at 1 p.m., Friday, Sept.14 at the Brunner Farmhouse, 640 Main St. Vivian Hamilton will present "Using Musical Instruments in Storytelling." Members also encouraged to share Halloween and fall stories. Public is invited. Spellbinders are volunteer, oral storytellers available to tell stories in classrooms and community events.

Rotary Club of Broomfield Crossing is sponsoring "Dogs for a Cause" races Saturday, Sept. 15, at BowWow Brooomfield at Broomfield Days in Midway Park. Proceeds will benefit charitable causes for the club. Information/entry forms: broomfield.org/recreation/broomfieldays/forms/dogsforacauserace.pdf. Racers and sponsors needed. Information on participation or sponsorships: Peter B. Crouse, 303-931-4996.

Rotary 5K at Broomfield Days

5K run/walk at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, followed family 1-mile run/walk. The 5K will be chip timed and can be a qualifier for the Bolder Boulder. Prizes for eight age categories. Family discounts. Shirts and refreshments for all 5K registrants. Register: runningguru.com. Day of registration available beginning at 7:15 a.m. Proceeds go to the victims of the recent Colorado wildfires. Information: John, 303-410-9936.

Club selling tulip and other bulbs at discount prices from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Broomfield Farmers' Market at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church, corner of 10th Avenue and U.S. 287. Information: Linda, 303-466-7552.

Baby Signs parent workshop

For caregivers 18 and older. Learn strategies needed to begin teaching pre-verbal, hearing children to use signs from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at Broomfield Community Center, 280 Lamar St. Cost: $60/$66, payable by check to Cassie Friesen. Register at the Community Center front desk. Information: babysignswithcassiefriesen.com.

Broomfield Community Foundation event featuring local celebrity dancers and food from area restaurants will be at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at the 1stBank Center. Attendees can "vote" for their favorite dancers with money; the couple that raises the most money will be declared the winner. All proceeds benefit the Broomfield Community Foundation. Tickets: $55 for floor seating (each table has eight seats), $40 for general admission and $20 for students (25 and younger). Table sponsorship: Table of eight for $500 (includes recognition and priority for table placement). Ticket price includes parking and the food. Purchase tickets: broomfieldfoundation.org. Reservations/payments: 303-469-7208. Those who cannot attend also can vote online until the day before the event.

Broomfield High reunion 1962-69

Homecoming reunion will be at Broomfield football game at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Volunteers will handout nametags with graduation year. Special seating. Original football team and coaches will be announced at halftime. Followed by meet-and-greet at Bumper's, 135 Nickel St. Information: Renee Kozisek Sereff: rsereff@rmi.net.

From 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road. Early literacy workshop based on current brain research for children ages newborn through 5. Focus will be on the six early literacy reading skills and five practices to share with grandchildren. Free. Attendees also receive free book. Adults only. Registration required: 720-887-2315.

Coffee and Conversation

At Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum, 12 Garden Center, will host guest speakers from 9 to 11 a.m. on select Saturdays. Veterans will share their stories over coffee and light refreshments. Also will be an opportunity to watch short videos, learn about broader context of the military conflict in which they were engaged and ask questions of speaker and other veterans. Free. Sept. 22: Bob Sherlock, who served with the 2nd and 4th Marine Divisions in the Pacific during WWII as an infantryman in the assaults on the islands of Tinian and Saipan. Sept. 29: Mike Klein, who was 18 when he joined the Army Air Corps in 1943. He was sent to Europe and served as a tail gunner on B-17 bombers with 35 missions over Germany. Information: http://broomfieldveterans.wordpress.com/, e-mail broomfieldveterans@gmail.com or call Jerry Chesser, 303-525-1009. Museum hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday or by appointment: 303-460-6801.

Event celebrating Guthrie's centennial year with Colorado author and performer Daniel Blegen will be at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, in Eisenhower Room at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road. Will include discussion of Guthrie's life and singing of his songs. Sign up: library Reference Desk, 720-887-2350 or e-mail referencedesk@broomfield.org.

Oktoberfest at Lakeshore

Celebration at noon Friday, Sept. 28, with entertainment, German food and drink at Broomfield Community Center, 280 Lamar St. Cost: $6/$7.50. Register: 303-464-5526.

Youth in Model Railroading

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, in Children's Library Story Room at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road. Youth in Model Railroading built a whole city block, a space station and several working train setups from Legos. Free. Information: 720-887-2315.

National Preparedness Month

Set a goal for month of September to begin compiling or updating family disaster plan. Essential include early warning/information systems, shelter-in-place and evacuation plans. Knowing what to do before an emergency is best protection, according to police. Broomfield Emergency Management can speak to organization about topic. Schedule a presentation: 720-887-2084.

Presented by certified financial planner Kristi Sullivan from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, in Eisenhower Room at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road. Both women and men invited. A One Book, One Broomfield event. Register: 720-887-2350 or e-mail referencedesk@broomfield.org. Program sponsored by the Evelyn Brust Foundation.

Carol Cassella, author of "Healer," this year's One Book, One Broomfield will speak at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road. Talk followed by book signing. Copies of book will be available for purchase. American Sign Language interpreter available for talk. Information: 720-887-2350 or broomfieldlibrary.org.

Puppy socialization playgroup

Free off-leash group for pups younger than 6 months. Designed for pups to socialize with other dogs and people in a safe and clean environment. Bring copy of current vaccination records. Puppies must have been in owners' homes for at least 10 days prior to attending and be free from illness. Classes meet at 7 p.m. Thursdays and 11:15 a.m. Saturdays at Rocky Mountain Dog Training, 6801 W. 117th, Ave. Unit F3. Information: 303-875-2369.

Baby Welcome Program Broomfield residents with infants ages newborn to 1, can receive a Baby Welcome Program gift packet from the Children's Library at Mamie Doud Eisenhower Public Library, 3 Community Park Road. Each packet includes a book, bookmark, gift bag, baby T-shirt and library related informational flyers. Information: Visit the Children's Library, or 720-887-2315.

Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum

The museum, 12 Garden Center, features artifacts from all branches of U.S. military in the Civil War forward. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Open through the week by appointment. Information or appointments: 303-460-6801 or http://broomfieldveterans.wordpress.com/.

Get a tour and learn how to use cardio and nine pieces of Cybex weight-resistance equipment from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 20, at Paul Derda Recreation Center, 13201 Lowell Blvd. Register at Derda Center front desk. For orientations at Broomfield Community Center, contact Veronica at 303-460-6928 or vmueller@broomfield.org.

Spin & Fit

Class is for individuals 12 and older with developmental disabilities. Spinning ride for the first half hour and second half-hour of core muscle work with the fit ball and cool down stretching; including yoga postures. Meets from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays, Sept. 24 through Nov. 5, at Paul Derda Recreation Center, 13201 Lowell Blvd. Cost: $42/$48. Register: 303-460-6900.

For men and women. Teams plays throughout the metro area against other 50 & Over teams. Practice is Monday mornings, with games Wednesday afternoons. League play is September through November and January through March. Cost: $40/$46. Information: John Anthony, 303-484-8578 or anthony.john@comcast.net.

Broomfield CROP Hunger Walks

Sponsored by Church World Service and organized by local volunteers to raise funds to end hunger will be Saturday, Oct. 6, at Girl Scout Shelter in Midway Park. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., 5k walk from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Entertainment stage for any groups that wish to participate with music, dance, etc. Information: Pasha Ripley, 303-466-8355.

SkateStart Level 3

Camp for ages 6 to 14 will focus on mastering kick flips, carving the bowls, grind variations, games of SKATE, skate trivia, scavenger hunts and more. Beginning skaters are encouraged to take SkateStart Levels 1 and 2 prior to taking Level 3. Two dates: Oct. 13 and 20. Cost per session: $35/$45. Cost for both sessions: $60/$70; payable by check to SkateStart. Register at the Broomfield Community Center, 280 Lamar St. Information: http://broomfield.org/recreation/athletic/skatepark.shtml.

Rhythm and Grace dance classes

For those with Parkinson's disease from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Dance Arts Studio, 555 Burbank St., Unit N. Sponsored by Parkinson Association of the Rockies. No dance experience required. Register: 303-830-1839.

Melodrama Dinner Theater Production that visits Clearfield, Iowa in 1948, Friday and Saturdays in August and September at Shepherd of Love Fellowship, 13550 Lowell Blvd. Dinner seating at 5:50 p.m.; performance seating at 7:15 p.m. Information on menu, ticket prices: shepherdoflove.org. RSVP: 303-469-0410.

Meet the Artist

Local photographer Gerry Case will be available from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sept. 20 prior to the Broomfield Community Foundation's Dancing with the Broomfield Stars fundraiser at the 1stBank Center. (Must purchase tickets to the event to be admitted. Tickets available at broomfieldfoundation.org.) A collection of Case's photographs titled "Pathways" is on display at the center through Sept. 29 as part of the Broomfield Art for Awhile program. Information: 303-464-5835.

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